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Hanson Dyer Hall

Venue Information

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Plan Your Visit

Plan your visit to Hanson Dyer Hall

Getting There

Hanson Dyer Hall is located on the third floor of the Ian Potter Southbank Centre, at 43 Sturt St, Southbank VIC 3006.

Public Transport

Tram
The Faculty's Southbank Campus is a ten-minute walk from Flinders Street Station, along St Kilda Road.

Train
Tram route 1 stops in front of the Ian Potter Southbank Centre. This stop is number 17 – “Arts Precinct/Sturt St.”

Tram routes 2, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 and 72 stop nearby the Ian Potter Southbank Centre, at Stop 17 - "Police Memorial & Grant Street"

Bus
Bus 234 and 236: City Rd/Queens Bridge St stop

Parking

Street parking is very limited close to the venues but there are many secure car parks within walking distance. Most street parking spaces have either a 2 or 3 hour limit between 7.30am–6.30pm, Monday–Friday and 8.30am–12.30pm on Saturdays, at a cost of $3.20 per hour.

Street parking is very limited near the theatres, but there are many secure car parks within walking distance of both venues.

Accessibility

Orchestra Victoria and The University of Melbourne are committed to making performances accessible to the widest possible audience. The best way to check theatre accessibility is by visiting The Faculty of Fine Arts and Music's website.

Ian Potter Southbank Centre Accessibility
Venue Entry - needs editing

Grant St-Police Memorial/St Kilda Rd #17 is a level-access tram stops with low-floor trams available on Routes 5, 6, 16 and 72.

Accessible Parking

There are a number of accessible parking bays designated for holders of an Australian Disability Parking Permit for individuals or organisations, or an interstate accessible parking permit.

Grant Street

  • Two accessible parking bays – free parking, with a four hour restriction.
  • One accessible parking bay – free parking, with a two hour restriction between 7.30AM – 6.30PM, Monday – Saturday and a four hour restriction at all other times.

Sturt Street

  • Two accessible parking bays – free parking, with a four hour restriction between 7.30AM – 6.30PM, Monday – Friday and 7.30AM – 12.30PM on Saturdays. Free parking with no time restriction at all other times.

For holders of a Double Time (DT) Permit (for individuals) and non-permit holders, there are a limited amount of standard parking bays close to the venues and/or within walking distance.

Grant Street

  • Metered parking between 7.30AM – 6.30PM, Monday – Saturday, with a two or three hour restriction.
  • Free parking between 7.30AM – 6.30PM on Sundays, with a two or three hour restriction.

Sturt Street

  • Metered parking between 7.30AM – 6.30PM, Monday – Friday and 7.30AM – 12.30PM on Saturdays, with a two hour restriction. Free parking with no time restriction at all other times.

St Kilda Road

  • Metered parking between 7.30AM – 6.30PM, Monday – Friday and 7.30AM – 12.30PM on Saturdays, with a two hour restriction. Free parking with no time restriction at all other times.

To learn more about Victorian Accessible Parking Permits, please visit the VicRoads website

Wheelchair Access

All venues at the Ian Potter Southbank Centre are wheelchair accessible. Space for wheelchairs and seating that allows more room for the use and storage of mobility aids are available in all venues and can be reserved in advance for those who require them. Please call Orchestra Victoria on 9694 3607 or email [email protected] to reserve a seat or for more information.

Assistive listening devices - are we allowed to use?

Unfortunately, hearing loop systems are not operational at the Ian Potter Southbank Centre at this time.

Assistance animals and guide dogs

Guide dogs, assistance animals and guide dogs in training are welcome at all times and in all our venues. A water bowl can be provided upon request.

We encourage you to contact Orchestra Victoria on 9694 3607 prior to the show so we can arrange assistance with entry if required.

Quiet spaces - copied from TAB

Meat Market does not have a dedicated quiet space. During the show, the foyers are quiet, well-lit and have seating available. There are aisle seats available for booking in case a quick exit is required.

Orchestra Victoria currently has soft, in-ear earplugs available for patrons upon request. Ask a Front of House staff member for assistance.

Please call our customer experience team on 9694 3607 or email [email protected] for assistance booking.

Restrooms

A gender-neutral accessible toilet is available on the ground floor of the Ian Potter Southbank Centre. To view the location of this facility on a map, click here.

If you require any assistance, please speak to a member of the Front of House team on the night.

National Companion Card scheme

Orchestra Victoria supports the National Companion Card scheme. For more information about the Companion Card, visit companioncard.vic.gov.au. To book tickets using your Companion Card, please phone Orchestra Victoria on (03) 9694 3607.

General Venue Information

Seating Info

Audience seating for performances at Hanson Dyer Hall is general admission.

Photography and audio/video recording

It is strictly prohibited to take photos or audio/video recordings during any performance by Orchestra Victoria. Photography is permitted during curtain call.

Mobile phones

Mobile phones must be turned off prior to a performance.

Food and drinks

Drinks and snacks are available to purchase from the theatre bars. Our bars open when doors open, approximately 1 hour prior to the performance start time.

Outdoor food and drinks is not permitted.

Terms and conditions - necessary? or not

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